testata inforMARE
Cerca
31 July 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
01:20 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
May 6, 2024

free news
Exim India web site
MAY 6, 2024
  • DP World strengthens its warehousing footprint in India with a new facility in Goa
  • Steady global growth expected for 2024 & 2025: Economic Outlook
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (3 May 2024)
  • Steel exports to Europe at five-year high
  • CMA CGM PSS from Asia & India to Mauritius
  • Russia's largest business chamber opens 2nd office in India
  • Verification of authenticity and genuineness of Certificate of Origin (CoO) issued by UAE Authority
  • 'Enhanced' Salvage Award for Environmental Damage
  • Major Ports improve performance
  • Duty imposed on onion exports
  • No tariff on exports of low-grade iron ore
  • APSEZ attains new operational and financial highs in FY24
  • Private ports outshine in FY24

free news
International Transport Journal web site
MAY 6, 2024
  • A regular rail connection for Hirtshals
  • Maiden voyage of new super B-class vessel
  • Second flower boom of the year
  • Renewed commitment to HHLA Pure
  • A lively project for Luton
  • Mycrane doubles down in Saudi Arabia
  • Unifeeder expands into Latin America
  • Geodis now scores 28
  • A trio to promote DAC in Europe
  • Waco hosts AGM
  • Chennai hosts first International Ports Conclave
  • A prestigious award for Priority Freight
  • An unprecedented cargo route
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Jilin: improved intermodal access
  • Five years of fashion fulfilment
  • Valve expertise and support
  • From Jetblue Airways to Airbus

free news
The Loadstar web site
MAY 3, 2024
  • Shipper frustration as spot rates rise alongside demand, and cargo is rolled
  • CMA CGM to launch China-Mexico express shipping service
  • Red Sea: Aries crew free, but more escalation on the way as box ships flee
  • Conf call redux: Mærsk has a plan, folks...
  • Air cargo market shows 'positive dynamic' - but how long will it last?
  • Fast fashion: the price we pay for our designs on low costs
  • US Gulf ports maintain momentum and see containers as 'the way forward'
  • Post-CH Robinson, RXO value on watch
  • Temporary Baltimore shipping channel shift in bid to remove MV Dali
  • DSV US expansion continues with major investment in California hub
  • Hapag-Lloyd's box tracker will 'close logistics blind spots'
  • Dogfight in court over USPS contract for air mail bomb detection service
  • Seko Logistics appoints Ursula Wallace to head up North America ocean freight
  • Turkey ceases trade with Israel over aid for Gaza

free news
Marine Log web site
MAY 3, 2024
  • GAO weighs in on Navy shipbuilding delays
    With delays to major Navy shipbuilding programs continuing to be a major concern, and not least to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) has released
  • VIDEO: Crescent Towing takes delivery of new Z-drive tugboat
    New Orleans based Cooper Group subsidiary Crescent Towing recently took delivery of the M/V Angus R. Cooper II, a new 6,000 HP, tier 4, Z-drive tugboat constructed at Cooper Group's Blakeley BoatWorks
  • Dive boat fire captain sentenced to four year prison term
    Jerry Nehl Boylan, 70, the captain of the Conception, the Santa Barbara-based dive boat involved in the deadly 2019 fire that cost 34 lives, was yesterday sentenced to 48 months in federal

free news
Container News web site
MAY 3, 2024
  • Logistics Challenges in Shipping Heavy Equipment Replacement Parts
    Taking a shipping container from point A to B involves many variables, from arranging the products inside the container to loading, hauling, tracking, and delivering. In addition, you must be aware of several regulations, permits, and documents to complete the transportation process legally. Shipping companies handle most of the logistics. However, suppose you run a company and want to handle the
  • DHL Supply Chain unveils global leadership team changes
    DHL Supply Chain has revealed strategic adjustments within its global leadership team. Through a partial restructuring of responsibilities and the introduction of fresh faces to the division's Global Board of Management, DHL Supply Chain is strategically aligning itself for future success. "The global logistics landscape is shifting rapidly, with economic pressures and geopolitical complexities p
  • Maersk slipping to third place, as MSC set to expand fleet lead
    According to Sea-Intelligence, when projecting the future fleet sizes of shipping lines, it's common to add the current fleet size to the size of the orderbook. However, this approach oversimplifies the dynamics, as shipping lines engage in various strategies such as trading in the second-hand market and adjusting their use of chartered vessels. A more comprehensive method involves analyzing the
  • Enhanced info sharing and heightened vigilane contribute to safer Asian waters
    Piracy and armed robbery of ships in Asian waters fell by 22% in the January-April period of 2024 compared to the same period last year. The decrease in this type of accident has mainly been caused by increased vigilance by the law-enforcing agencies in the countries with sea borders. During the first four months of 2024, some 31 incidents took place, according to the ReCAAP Information Sharing C
  • Evergreen and COSCO to transfer giant ships from North Europe to Mediterranean services
    Evergreen Marine Corporation and COSCO Shipping Lines will replace 13,000 TEU vessels with 20,000 TEU ships on their jointly operated Far East-Mediterranean service. The 20,000 TEU ships will be deployed from the companies' Far East-North Europe services, which will then operate with the 13,000 TEU ships. Alphaliner's latest report stated that the tonnage swap between the loops is due to the re-r

free news
Splash web site
MAY 3, 2024
  • CMB.TECH-led JV reveals plans for Africa's first hydrogen-powered vessel
    A delegation has flown in from Belgium to Namibia this week to unveil plans for Africa's first hydrogen-powered ship. Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, a joint venture between CMB.TECH and the Ohlthaver & List Group, has hosted a showcase of the Cleanergy Green Hydrogen progress at the plant's site in Walvis Bay, expected to be operational in ...
  • Houthi leader vows to escalate attacks
    The leader of the Houthis has said his militia will escalate attacks unless Israel ends its war in Gaza and the US stops attacking Yemen. "We are preparing for a fourth round of escalation if the Israeli enemy and the Americans continue their intransigence," Abdul Malik Al-Houthi said in a televised speech on Thursday. Al-Houthi ...
  • Norwegians make tanker moves
    Norwegian shipowners have stayed quiet this year, with few deals to report. This has now changed. A string of deals is reported in the clean tanker segment. Brokers report this week that Bergen-based investment outfit Tailwind has snapped up two 20,000 dwt, 2016-built chemical tankers, TRF Kobe and TRF Kristiansand for $66 m. The ships are ...
  • Lomar focuses on building its dry bulk fleet
    Lomar is to deliver a further bulk vessel into service this month, its ninth acquisition in the past year. The newly renamed Ebury Trader will commence a long-term chartering arrangement with a global logistics provider, following the completion of upgrades at a shipyard in China that includes the installation of energy-saving devices. The vessel's entry ...
  • Long-term planning is obsolete thanks to speed of satcom evolution
    Nabil Ben Soussia, group COO of IEC Telecom, examines the impact of rapid change on the satcom industry. Fast-paced evolution within the satellite communications sector is transforming business planning - with only short to medium term predictions feasible in today's marketplace. Long term planning is now obsolete. Technology is developing so swiftly that business planning ...

news on subscription
Lloyd's List web site
MAY 3, 2024
  • Russia oil logistics hotspot off Greece interrupted
    Laconia Bay, a ship-to-ship transfer hotspot for Russian crude off the Greek coast, is free from Russian oil-carrying ships for...
  • The International Group is right. The Russia oil price cap is unenforceable
    The onus to sort this mess out rests with the politicians, not marine insurers. Given the inordinate amount of time...
  • Colombo cashes in on Red Sea rerouting at expense of Saudi majors
    Transhipment traffic may have ground to a halt in the Red Sea, but Sri Lanka's hub-and-spoke specialist has reaped the...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What happens next for tankers?
    Talking tankers. Andrew Wilson, Head of Research and Consultancy Services at BRS Shipbrokers talks to Lloyd's List editor-in-chief Richard Meade...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What happens next for dry bulk?
    Lloyd's List markets editor Rob Willmington talks to BIMCO chief analyst Niels Rasmussen about the outlook for the dry bulk...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What happens next for containers?
    Unpacking the box market. Lloyd's List containers editor James Baker and Xeneta chief analyst Peter Sand guide you through the...
  • China's share of tanker newbuild orderbook hits nearly 65% as orders ascend
    The surge in orders for crude oil and product tanker newbuildings has been of particular benefit to Chinese shipyards, while...
  • The Alliance seeks slot deals to plug Hapag-Lloyd exit, says NYK chief
    Soga says bringing in a new member to The Alliance remains on the table, but it is not an easy...
  • Container demand uptick may be temporary
    Carriers are reporting strong demand and high load factors. But Red Sea delays have prompted cargo owners to bring forward...
  • Lomar adds to bulker spree with acquisition of China supramax
    Latest purchases brings investment in dry bulk tonnage to $127m in past year
  • US to launch new sanctions as North Korea breaches cap on petroleum imports
    Russia is shipping refined petroleum to North Korea at levels that exceed UN Security Council limits, according to the White...
  • Iran releases crew from MSC Aries
    Iranian foreign minister announces that the 25 crew of MSC Aries have been released and are free to go home...
  • Daily Briefing
    High freight premiums to ship Russian crude supercharge profits for sanctioned trades | How El Niño collided with neopanamax locks'...
  • Daily Briefing
    Colombo cashes in on Red Sea rerouting at expense of Saudi majors | The View: The International Group is right...

news on subscription
The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 3, 2024
  • Key rail executives back intermodal business despite questions over margins
    The chief executives of BNSF and UP argue that while shareholders judge them on financial metrics, it would be a mistake to shun intermodal business simply because its margins are not as good as hauling other types of freight.
  • XPO readies former Yellow terminals as LTL shipment count rises
    The third-largest US LTL provider is joining competitors renovating and opening terminals acquired from Yellow and expects to complete that work by early 2025.
  • Capacity injection sends India-US spot rates sharply lower for May sailings
    ONE's West India-North America Express (WIN) service is set to debut at Nhava Sheva with a May 12 call from the ONE Modern.
  • Shippers, forwarders add tight ocean space to Asia-Europe market challenges
    European importers are shrugging off gloomy economic forecasts, but rising volume out of Asia is putting pressure on available capacity that is already stretched by longer transits around southern Africa.
  • Excess capacity hangs over recovering container market: Maersk CEO
    Sailing the longer voyages around southern Africa has allowed carriers to address their excess capacity challenges, but that is a short-term fix for a problem that is not going away, according to Vincent Clerc.

news on subscription
TradeWinds web site
MAY 3, 2024
  • Capesize spot rates bounce 13% in a day as mining giants grab tonnage
    Large bulkers see gains for fourth-straight day after starting week with drop to two-month low
  • Red Box co-founder says US sanctions decision is 'wrong'
    Singapore heavylift vessel operator engages lawyers to appeal decision
  • Editor's selection: Price cap under fire and a $30bn newbuilding deal
    Catch up on the best shipping news stories from the past week
  • Chinese buyer snaps up Fractal Shipping-linked VLCC
    Tanker flipped from Swiss company to Dubai outfit to Marshall Islands entity before sale
  • Cheniere Energy pushes back on talk of LNG market oversupply
    Producing giant's first quarter figures hit by gas price volatility
  • Houthis ramp up threats against ships heading to Israeli ports in fresh escalation
    Military spokesman announces fourth phase of operations after months of attacks
  • P&I Clubs face cost spike as battle over Baltimore bridge disaster rumbles on
    Reinsurance costs could rise for years with cost of bridge collapse estimated at $3bn, says Gallagher
  • Lithuania FSRU heads for first dry-docking prior to ownership transfer
    Operator KN Energies extends its reach with first Germany job
  • Maersk counts environmental cost of Red Sea disruption
    Meeting Maersk's own climate targets poses a greater challenge than complying with Europe's carbon levy
  • 'Plot of brutal billionaire corruption': VLCC chartering probe plays out on national television
    Attorney general seeking arrest warrants in case relating to deals for at least eight tankers
  • Russia and Kazakhstan to boost tanker loadings after CPC mooring work
    Key export terminal will be able to load three ships simultaneously from July 2025
  • Sanctions under scrutiny and Carnival cruising on gas in this week's Wavelength podcast
    Sanctions effectiveness under review, the explosion of the LNG carrier orderbook, and why Carnival says LNG is its fuel of choice
  • Saevik family sells stake in cruise ferry firm as offshore prospects draw stalwart's gaze
    Owner Per Saevik sees 'reasonable period' ahead for offshore segment
  • Lomar snaps up supramax to take 12-month bulker spend to $127m
    Owner will fit energy-saving devices ahead of long-term charter
  • Connecticut tanker brokerage Dietze locked in $1.4m legal battle with former partner and major shareholder
    Court has escrowed $600,000 in sale of Dietze offices to rival tanker house MJLF
  • 'Anti-anti-injunction': Lawyers reveal Euronav's rare legal bid in $35m 'Iranian' crude case
    UK law firm CJC says it thwarted shipowner's move in London High Court
  • Dan Sten Olsson's Stena resists competitors in 'fast-moving and uncertain world'
    Swedish giant's boss says group proved resilient in 2023
  • International Seaways lifts product tanker newbuilding orderbook to $350m with latest pair
    New York-listed tanker owner has a total of six panamax-size product carriers on order
  • Chemical tankers at their peak ahead of Odfjell earnings
    Bank gives Bergen-based owner a NOK 190 target price
  • Wilhelmsen elects former Danske Bank CEO as new board member after Westlie leaves
    Borgen was chief executive of Danske Bank from 2013 to 2018
  • Tankerska Plovidba aims to mop up remaining $39m chunk of shares in compatriot Atlantska
    Share offer comes two months after Zagreb-listed owner took control of its rival
  • Bonheur sees profitability winnowed as segments run into roadblocks
    Fred Olsen group holding company sees lower utilisation for wind vessels and lower passenger income in cruise
  • BW LPG makes domicile switch to Singapore as it bids for 'strategic flexibility'
    Shareholders will be asked to vote on move from Bermuda
  • Two UK-listed insurers confirm exposure to Baltimore bridge disaster
    Details begin to emerge of who will foot the bills after bridge insurer Chubb agrees to pay $350m
  • Evalend Shipping named as owner behind LNG carriers ordered at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Shipowner looks set to boost its LNG fleet to six but deal reveals strong pricing
  • Belships secures $190m loan financing as it cuts interest rate cost
    Loan is the only facility the shipowner has
  • US accuses Russia of shipping oil to North Korea in breach of UN cap
    White House security spokesman promises new sanctions to hit trade
  • Iran releases crew of seized MSC and Zodiac-linked container ship in 'humanitarian act'
    Foreign minister says captain and seafarers are free to return home, but vessel will remain
  • Danish banking giant Danske's shipping book grows to $3.3bn in first quarter
    CEO says macroeconomic uncertainty remains high due to geopolitics
  • Capesize futures market fizzes as freight rates snap losing streak
    Futures market saw big gains on Thursday as suddenly everything started to look a little more rosy
  • Danish banking giant Danske's shipping book grows to $3.3bn in first quarter
    CEO says macroeconomic uncertainty remains high due to geopolitics
  • X-Press Feeders arrests Chinese-owned feeder container ship in Singapore
    However, the Xin Xin Shan's current owner is not the party that the feeder giant has a legal beef with
  • Sinokor VLCCs detained in UK and Norway after failing safety inspections
    Reasons for detentions range from ISM failures to missing certificates
  • Deals, banks and growing pains: How Tidewater pulled off over $2bn in takeovers and still wants more
    CEO Quintin Kneen says market may not justify high price expectations for purchase candidates
  • Loneliness and isolation 'deeply' concerning among Indian seafarers, says mental health charity
    MHSS expert Julia Oppermann says cultural differences are proving problematic on vessels
  • Methane abatement group homes in technology trials to cut methane slip
    Shipowners Capital Gas, MSC and Seapeak complete feasibility studies in preparation for onboard testing

››› File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail
VAT number: 03532950106
Press Reg.: nr 33/96 Genoa Court
Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio
No part may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher
Search on inforMARE Presentation
Feed RSS Advertising spaces

inforMARE in Pdf
Mobile